AboutBarbara K. Acchino Expertise II CAN ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THIMBLES
AND ANTIQUE SEWING TOOLS. NO SEWING MACHINES. NO NON-SEWING ITEMS.
Experience I have been collecting for almost 20 years.
Organizations ThimbleCollectors@ONElist.com; Thimble Collectors International; Thimble Guild; Thimbletter II, Empire State Thimble Collectors
Publications "Sewing with Scotties" Scottie Sampler; various articles for the "Bulletin" - official newsletter of Thimble Collectors International (TCI)
Expert: Barbara K. Acchino Date: 4/9/2007 Subject: Boye sewing needle holder
Question Hello
I have a "Boye" sewing needle holder here is the url to see the photo I am wondering if you have seen one, might have an idea on a value or where I could sell it
Thanks so much http://picasaweb.google.com/prettycollection/Sewing
Answer Hello Chris. Yes, I have seen those needle cases before. They were used as a store display for selling Boye needles. I've seen them offered for sale on eBay in the past. They are not an uncommon item and condition is utmost important with tin advertising pieces like yours. I've seen them sell in the $50 range. Barb
